THE MASHUJAA TEAM, KENYAVISION:

“A society where young women in slums have access to adequate sanitaries for a healthy and empowered future

generation”.

By Joy Andati, Agnetta Nyalita & David Njihia

There is a huge challenge of accessing sanitary towels by young women living in slum areas, currently worsened by the fires which gutted down 2 main slums

There are very few groups involving young women in sports as well.

Other challenges include; Lack of Income Congestion makes them not be able to access sanitaries and proper

sanitation Miss out on school for upto 7 days a month compared to male counterpart Forced to share toilets with men Do not have disposal for the used pads

“It will allow girls to

interact freely through

sports and openly share

their challenges to

willing supporters” -

Terry

“The girls fundraise for the sanitary

towels within their network. We will

offer to train them on professional

sports especially volleyball and

soccer. This will enhance awareness

to the community about their

challenges hence getting more

support” - Karanja

“This will be an

advocacy tool on the

need and proper use

of the sanitary towels

by the girls”- Jolene

“The Government in

conjunction with sanitary

towel distributors should

consider coming up with

sports tournaments to reach

out to the most needy girls in

the slums” - Rama

“Parents need to be informed about the importance of the initiative to allow and encourage their daughters to actively participate in the sports tournaments” - Janet

A young woman living in an affected slum area to get information about the plight of young women in accessing sanitary towels. Questions: a) How often do you miss school or opportunities due to lack of sanitary towels?; b) which sports would be appropriate in mobilizing and engaging young women in slum areas?

Kenya national Commission on Human Rights commissioner to advocate for the rights of young women. Questions: a) Is there any research done before on the challenges faced by young women in slum areas?; b) How are you advocating for the right to health for the young women living in the slum areas?

Minister for Youth and Sports as our target is the young people and its within their mandate to engage young people in sports. Questions: a) To what extend do you involve young women in sports?; b) what are the current initiatives targeting young women?

Minister for public Health and sanitation as it is mandated to work on issues of public health and sanitation. Questions: a) what has the ministry done to assist young girls in accessing proper and basic sanitation and sanitary towels; b) Does the ministry organize any forums to discuss on health and sanitation issues affecting young women in the slum areas?; c) Are there any advocacy efforts to subsidize on the price of sanitary towels?

LET US MAKE US A

DIFERRENCE TOGETHER

WHILE HAVING FUN!!!!!